EP0492296B1 - Hot channel alteration device for injection moulds - Google Patents

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EP0492296B1
EP0492296B1 EP91121295A EP91121295A EP0492296B1 EP 0492296 B1 EP0492296 B1 EP 0492296B1 EP 91121295 A EP91121295 A EP 91121295A EP 91121295 A EP91121295 A EP 91121295A EP 0492296 B1 EP0492296 B1 EP 0492296B1
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29CSHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
    • B29C45/00Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor
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    • B29C45/27Sprue channels ; Runner channels or runner nozzles
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29CSHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
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  • the invention relates to a hot runner deflection device for injection molding tools with a heatable deflection block cast with copper or copper alloy, in which at least one deflection duct leads from a supply point for the plastic melt to at least one injection nozzle, which projects into a nozzle plate, the deflection duct going from one into the Copper or the copper alloy embedded tube is formed.
  • Hot runner deflection devices of this type are referred to as deflection distributors if several injection nozzles are connected. They are used to direct the plastic melt supplied at the central feed point to the individual injection nozzles. If only a single injection nozzle is provided, the device then referred to as the deflection block serves to deflect the plastic melt from the central feed point to the eccentrically arranged, individual injection nozzle, without branching of the deflection channel being necessary.
  • the plastic melt must be kept at a predetermined temperature on its way to the injection nozzle or the injection nozzles.
  • both the manifold block and the injection nozzles are electrically heated in conventional hot runner manifolds.
  • an electrical heating element is embedded in the distributor block or deflection block.
  • the injection nozzles are each connected to the distributor block or deflection block via a sprue bushing, which is also heated by means of an electrical heating element.
  • connection between the sprue bushing and the deflection block or distributor block which must be tight against the escape of plastic melt, is achieved in the known hot runner deflection devices by means of a screw connection.
  • the sprue bushings are screwed into the deflection block or distributor block.
  • this screw connection is exposed to high loads;
  • special design measures for sealing must be taken because the screw thread itself does not provide sufficient sealing.
  • the sprue bushings are pressed against the deflection block or distributor block by an external screw connection in order to produce a tight connection.
  • the temperature change occurring during operation causes difficulties because the screw connection must be so strongly pre-tensioned that sufficient sealing is achieved even in the cold operating state; on the other hand, the screw connection must allow sufficient thermal expansion under the relatively high operating temperatures that occur, without that the thermal expansion that occurs causes impermissibly high tension forces.
  • the object of the invention is therefore to design a hot runner deflection device of the type mentioned in such a way that no leakage problems occur at a connection point in the entire region of each deflection duct between the central feed point and the injection nozzle or the injection nozzles.
  • the deflection block is cast in one piece with at least one connection nozzle each carrying a spray nozzle and that the embedded pipe leads continuously from the deflection block and through the connection nozzle to the spray nozzle.
  • the deflection block according to the invention is extended at least at one point to a connecting piece which carries the injection nozzle at its free end.
  • the deflection block is designed as a distributor block, and all connecting pieces of the injection nozzles are also molded in one piece with the distributor block.
  • a feature which is essential in the further development of the inventive concept is that the injection nozzles each extend through a bore in a sealing washer, which is displaceable but sealingly fitted in a sealing groove of the nozzle plate or the injection mold surrounding the injection nozzle.
  • This novel measure eliminates the problem of thermal expansion of such a one-piece hot runner deflection device. If several connecting pieces are connected in one piece to a distributor block in the manner described, there is a risk that the connecting pieces will break off due to the thermal expansion of the distributor block, which depends on its length and can reach considerable values. Due to the movable in the direction of expansion of the distributor block, but sealingly fitted in the sealing groove of the nozzle plate or the injection molding tool, it is possible for the injection nozzles to carry out the movement caused by the thermal expansion of the distributor block relative to the injection molding tool, without causing significant bending stresses or Damage comes.
  • a hot runner deflection device is created which can be manufactured as a one-piece component with relatively little effort and cost and which is very safe in operation.
  • the deflection block or distributor block with the connected injection nozzles is arranged in the injection mold without screwing and is supported only by counter pressure bearings which absorb the forces that occur during the injection process.
  • the deflection device is braced in the injection mold however, it is not necessary to establish a tight connection. A leak cannot occur.
  • the deflection block and the connecting piece (s) connected are enclosed by a common metallic housing which is cast with copper or copper alloy.
  • This housing saves a separate casting mold or casting mold during manufacture, because the housing itself forms the casting mold.
  • the distributor block Since the housing remains connected to the body cast from copper or copper alloy after casting, the distributor block thus formed gives the mechanical block a substantially increased mechanical strength. Therefore, manifold blocks can also be manufactured in large dimensions without their mechanical strength being a problem.
  • the inventive use of a common metallic housing for the deflection block or distributor block and the connected connection piece or connections makes it possible to produce hot runner deflection devices in all desired sizes, designs and dimensions.
  • Fig. 1 shows a partial section of a hot runner deflection device for an injection mold. From a central feed point 1, preferably the connection point of an extruder, the plastic melt is passed via a nozzle support plate 2 through a deflection channel 3 to a spray nozzle 4, which is inserted in a bore 5a of a nozzle plate 5b, which forms part of the injection mold.
  • the deflection channel 3 consists of a tube 5 made of corrosion-resistant metal, preferably stainless steel.
  • a bar-shaped deflection block 6 has a metallic housing 7, in which the tube 5 runs.
  • a connecting piece 8 is connected, at the outer end of which the injection nozzle 4 is located.
  • the connecting piece 8 is also enclosed by a metallic housing 9.
  • the common housing formed from the, for example, trough-shaped housing 7 and the welded-on cylindrical housing 9, for example made of corrosion-resistant steel, is cast with copper or copper alloy 10. Heating tubes 11 are in the copper or copper alloy 10 poured, the electrical connection lines are guided to a supply terminal 12.
  • a temperature sensor 13 only indicated in FIG. 1 detects the temperature in the deflection block 6 and supplies a signal to an electrical control device (not shown) which controls the heating of the deflection block 6 with the connected connecting piece 8 in such a way that the required temperature is kept constant.
  • the common housing formed from the housing 7 and the welded-on cylindrical housing 9 forms a casting mold during the manufacturing process, into which the copper or the copper alloy is poured. Thereafter, the common housing 7, 9 serves as a supporting shell, which gives the deflection block 6 (or the distributor block 6 'described later) to a substantial degree its mechanical strength.
  • the bar-shaped deflection block 6 is supported above the connection piece 8, which is integrally connected thereto, by a pressure system plate 14 on an upper tool plate 15.
  • This pressure system plate 14 only serves to absorb the pressure occurring during the injection molding process; however, no preload is required.
  • a counter-pressure plate 16 is arranged under the central feed point 1, via which the deflection block 6 is supported on the tool plate 5.
  • the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 2 differs from the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1 primarily in that the deflection block is designed as a distributor block 6 'to which a plurality of connecting pieces 8 integrally cast therewith are connected are, which each lead to a spray nozzle 4.
  • the distributor block 6 'and the connected connecting pieces 8 are enclosed by a common metallic housing 7, 9, which is cast with copper or copper alloy 10 and accommodates the distributor pipes 5 and the heating pipes 11.
  • the pipes 5 run continuously from the central feed point 1 to the individual injection nozzles 4.
  • the hot runner deflection device consisting of the distributor block 6 'and the connecting piece 8 forms a one-piece component which is inserted into the injection mold without additional screw connections and is supported there only via the support plates 14 and 16, respectively.
  • These support plates 14 and 16 are preferably made of a low heat-conducting material, for example titanium or ceramic, in order to avoid heat transfer between the injection molding tool and the deflection block 6 or distributor block 6 '.
  • each of the injection nozzles 4 from FIG. 2 is provided with a sealing disk 17 which extends transversely to the nozzle axis.
  • the injection nozzle 4 extends through a central bore 18 of the sealing disk 17. In this way, a space 19 surrounding the tip of the injection nozzle 4, which forms an insulation zone, is sealed off from the bore 5.
  • the sealing disk 17 is displaceable in a sealing groove 20 surrounding the injection nozzle 4, but is fitted in a sealing manner.
  • the problem arising from the thermal expansion of the distributor block 6 ' is mastered.
  • the elongation which occurs in the longitudinal direction and is caused by the heating can be approximately 0.25 mm.
  • the described arrangement of the sealing disk 17 or expansion disk allows the spray nozzle 4 to move in the direction of expansion indicated by an arrow 21 in FIG. 3, so that inadmissible tensions are avoided which could lead to the connecting pieces 8 breaking off.
  • the sealing disk 17 seals the isolation zone 19, centers the sprue 8 and allows a lateral expansion play.
  • the cooled plastic mass located in the insulation zone 19 is still so elastic at the operating temperature that it can withstand the displacement of the injection nozzle 4 as a result of the thermal expansion in the distributor block 6 '.
  • the fit between the sealing washer 17 and the sealing groove 20 receiving it ie the fit between the sealing washer 17 and the height of the sealing groove 20 is preferably chosen so that there is a play of about 0.02 to 0.05 mm.
  • the resulting sealing gap width is sufficiently large, on the one hand, to allow a lateral displacement of the sealing disk 17 in the sealing groove 20 under all operating conditions; on the other hand, this gap width is small enough to prevent the penetration of plastic mass.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Heißkanal-Umlenkeinrichtung für Spritzgießwerkzeuge mit einem beheizbaren, mit Kupfer oder Kupferlegierung vergossenen Umlenkblock, in dem von einer Zufuhrstelle für die Kunststoffschmelze mindestens ein Umlenkkanal zu mindestens einer Anspritzdüse führt, die in eine Düsenplatte ragt, wobei der Umlenkkanal von einem in das Kupfer bzw. die Kupferlegierung eingebetteten Rohr gebildet wird.The invention relates to a hot runner deflection device for injection molding tools with a heatable deflection block cast with copper or copper alloy, in which at least one deflection duct leads from a supply point for the plastic melt to at least one injection nozzle, which projects into a nozzle plate, the deflection duct going from one into the Copper or the copper alloy embedded tube is formed.

Derartige Heißkanal-Umlenkeinrichtungen werden als Umlenkverteiler bezeichnet, wenn mehrere Anspritzdüsen angeschlossen sind. Sie dienen dazu, die an der zentralen Zufuhrstelle zugeführte Kunststoffschmelze zu den einzelnen Anspritzdüsen zu leiten. Wenn nur eine einzige Anspritzdüse vorgesehen ist, dient die dann als Umlenkblock bezeichnete Einrichtung dazu, die Kunststoffschmelze von der zentralen Zufuhrstelle zu der außermittig angeordneten, einzelnen Anspritzdüse umzulenken, ohne daß eine Verzweigung des Umlenkkanals erforderlich ist.Hot runner deflection devices of this type are referred to as deflection distributors if several injection nozzles are connected. They are used to direct the plastic melt supplied at the central feed point to the individual injection nozzles. If only a single injection nozzle is provided, the device then referred to as the deflection block serves to deflect the plastic melt from the central feed point to the eccentrically arranged, individual injection nozzle, without branching of the deflection channel being necessary.

Auf ihrem Weg zu der Anspritzdüse bzw. den Anspritzdüsen muß die Kunststoffschmelze auf einer vorgegebenen Temperatur gehalten werden. Zu diesem Zweck werden bei herkömmlichen Heißkanalverteilern sowohl der Verteilerblock als auch die Anspritzdüsen elektrisch beheizt. Hierzu ist in den Verteilerblock bzw. Umlenkblock ein elektrisches Heizelement eingebettet. Die Anspritzdüsen sind mit dem Verteilerblock bzw. Umlenkblock über jeweils eine Angußbuchse verbunden, die ebenfalls mittels eines elektrischen Heizelements beheizt wird.The plastic melt must be kept at a predetermined temperature on its way to the injection nozzle or the injection nozzles. For this purpose, both the manifold block and the injection nozzles are electrically heated in conventional hot runner manifolds. For this purpose, an electrical heating element is embedded in the distributor block or deflection block. The injection nozzles are each connected to the distributor block or deflection block via a sprue bushing, which is also heated by means of an electrical heating element.

Die Verbindung zwischen der Angußbuchse und dem Umlenkblock bzw. Verteilerblock, die gegen den Austritt von Kunststoffschmelze dicht sein muß, wird bei den bekannten Heißkanal-Umlenkeinrichtungen durch eine Verschraubung erreicht. Bei einer bekannten Ausführungsform sind die Angußbuchsen in den Umlenkblock bzw. Verteilerblock eingeschraubt. Diese Verschraubung ist jedoch hohen Beanspruchungen ausgesetzt; außerdem müssen besondere konstruktive Maßnahmen zur Abdichtung ergriffen werden, weil das Einschraubgewinde selbst nicht ausreichend dichtet.The connection between the sprue bushing and the deflection block or distributor block, which must be tight against the escape of plastic melt, is achieved in the known hot runner deflection devices by means of a screw connection. In a known embodiment, the sprue bushings are screwed into the deflection block or distributor block. However, this screw connection is exposed to high loads; In addition, special design measures for sealing must be taken because the screw thread itself does not provide sufficient sealing.

Bei einer anderen bekannten Ausführungsform werden die Angußbuchsen durch eine außenliegende Verschraubung gegen den Umlenkblock bzw. Verteilerblock gedrückt, um eine dichte Verbindung herzustellen. Auch bei dieser Ausführung bereitet der im Betrieb auftretende Temperaturwechsel Schwierigkeiten, weil die Verschraubung einerseits so stark vorgespannt sein muß, daß auch im kalten Betriebszustand bereits eine ausreichende Abdichtung erreicht wird; andererseits muß die Verschraubung eine ausreichende Wärmedehnung unter den auftretenden, verhältnismäßig hohen Betriebstemperaturen zulassen, ohne daß die dabei auftretenden Wärmedehnungen unzulässig hohe Verspannungskräfte verursachen.In another known embodiment, the sprue bushings are pressed against the deflection block or distributor block by an external screw connection in order to produce a tight connection. In this embodiment, too, the temperature change occurring during operation causes difficulties because the screw connection must be so strongly pre-tensioned that sufficient sealing is achieved even in the cold operating state; on the other hand, the screw connection must allow sufficient thermal expansion under the relatively high operating temperatures that occur, without that the thermal expansion that occurs causes impermissibly high tension forces.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es daher, eine Heißkanal-Umlenkeinrichtung der eingangs genannten Gattung so auszuführen, daß im gesamten Bereich jedes Umlenkkanals zwischen der zentralen Zufuhrstelle und der Anspritzdüse bzw. den Anspritzdüsen keine Dichtheitsprobleme an einer Verbindungsstelle auftreten.The object of the invention is therefore to design a hot runner deflection device of the type mentioned in such a way that no leakage problems occur at a connection point in the entire region of each deflection duct between the central feed point and the injection nozzle or the injection nozzles.

Die Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß der Umlenkblock mit mindestens einem jeweils eine Anspritzdüse tragenden Anschlußstutzen einstückig vergossen ist und daß das eingebettete Rohr ununterbrochen aus dem Umlenkblock und durch den Anschlußstutzen bis zur Anspritzdüse führt.The object is achieved in that the deflection block is cast in one piece with at least one connection nozzle each carrying a spray nozzle and that the embedded pipe leads continuously from the deflection block and through the connection nozzle to the spray nozzle.

Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen 2 bis 5 beschrieben.Advantageous developments of the invention are described in the dependent claims 2 to 5.

Im Gegensatz zu den bekannten Konstruktionen, bei denen zwischen dem Umlenkblock und der Anspritzdüse eine Angußbuchse angeordnet ist, wird erfindungsgemäß der Umlenkblock an mindestens einer Stelle zu einem Anschlußstutzen verlängert, der an seinem freien Ende die Anspritzdüse trägt. Die durch das Vergießen erreichte einstückige, monolithische Ausführung des Umlenkblocks und des Anschlußstutzens, durch die das Rohr ununterbrochen verläuft, führt dazu, daß dazwischen keine Verbindungsstelle besteht, die mechanisch abgedichtet werden müßte und die zu einer Undichtheit führen könnte. Außerdem wird dadurch erreicht, daß der Umlenkkanal auf seiner gesamten Länge gleichmäßig temperiert ist, weil an keiner Stelle ein weniger beheizter Bereich liegt.In contrast to the known constructions, in which a sprue bushing is arranged between the deflection block and the injection nozzle, the deflection block according to the invention is extended at least at one point to a connecting piece which carries the injection nozzle at its free end. The one-piece, monolithic design of the deflection block and the connecting piece, achieved by the potting, through which the pipe runs continuously, means that there is no connection between them that would have to be mechanically sealed and that could lead to a leak. It is also achieved that the deflection channel is evenly tempered over its entire length because there is no less heated area at any point.

Wenn mehrere Anspritzdüsen angeschlossen sind, ist der Umlenkblock als Verteilerblock ausgeführt, und alle Anschlußstutzen der Anspritzdüsen sind ebenfalls einstückig mit dem Verteilerblock vergossen. Ein in der weiteren Ausgestaltung des Erfindungsgedankens wesentliches Merkmal besteht darin, daß sich die Anspritzdüsen jeweils durch eine Bohrung einer Dichtscheibe erstrecken, die in einer die Anspritzdüse umgebenden Dichtnut der Düsenplatte bzw. des Spritzgießwerkzeugs verschiebbar, jedoch dichtend eingepaßt ist.If several injection nozzles are connected, the deflection block is designed as a distributor block, and all connecting pieces of the injection nozzles are also molded in one piece with the distributor block. A feature which is essential in the further development of the inventive concept is that the injection nozzles each extend through a bore in a sealing washer, which is displaceable but sealingly fitted in a sealing groove of the nozzle plate or the injection mold surrounding the injection nozzle.

Durch diese neuartige Maßnahme wird das Problem der Wärmedehnung einer solchen einstückigen Heißkanal-Umlenkeinrichtung ausgeschaltet. Wenn nämlich mehrere Anschlußstutzen an einen Verteilerblock in der beschriebenen Weise einstückig angeschlossen sind, besteht durch die Wärmedehnung des Verteilerblocks, die von dessen Länge abhängt und beträchtliche Werte erreichen kann, die Gefahr, daß die Anschlußstutzen abbrechen. Durch die in Dehnungsrichtung des Verteilerblocks beweglichen, in der Dichtnut der Düsenplatte bzw. des Spritzgießwerkzeugs jedoch dichtend eingepaßten Dichtscheiben wird es ermöglicht, daß die Anspritzdüsen die von der Wärmedehnung des Verteilerblocks verursachte Bewegung relativ zu dem Spritzgießwerkzeug ausführen, ohne daß es dabei zu wesentlichen Biegespannungen oder Beschädigungen kommt.This novel measure eliminates the problem of thermal expansion of such a one-piece hot runner deflection device. If several connecting pieces are connected in one piece to a distributor block in the manner described, there is a risk that the connecting pieces will break off due to the thermal expansion of the distributor block, which depends on its length and can reach considerable values. Due to the movable in the direction of expansion of the distributor block, but sealingly fitted in the sealing groove of the nozzle plate or the injection molding tool, it is possible for the injection nozzles to carry out the movement caused by the thermal expansion of the distributor block relative to the injection molding tool, without causing significant bending stresses or Damage comes.

Mit der Erfindung wird eine Heißkanal-Umlenkeinrichtung geschaffen, die mit verhältnismäßig geringem Aufwand und Kosten als einstückiges Bauteil hergestellt werden kann und die im Betrieb sehr sicher ist. Der Umlenkblock bzw. Verteilerblock mit den angeschlossenen Anspritzdüsen wird ohne Verschraubung im Spritzgießwerkzeug angeordnet und stützt sich nur über Gegendrucklager ab, die die beim Spritzvorgang auftretenden Kräfte aufnehmen. Eine Verspannung der Umlenkeinrichtung im Spritzgießwerkzeug zur Herstellung eines dichten Anschlusses ist jedoch nicht erforderlich. Eine Undichtheit kann nicht auftreten.With the invention, a hot runner deflection device is created which can be manufactured as a one-piece component with relatively little effort and cost and which is very safe in operation. The deflection block or distributor block with the connected injection nozzles is arranged in the injection mold without screwing and is supported only by counter pressure bearings which absorb the forces that occur during the injection process. The deflection device is braced in the injection mold however, it is not necessary to establish a tight connection. A leak cannot occur.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, daß der Umlenkblock und der bzw. die angeschlossenen Anschlußstutzen von einem gemeinsamen metallischen Gehäuse umschlossen sind, das mit Kupfer bzw. Kupferlegierung ausgegossen ist. Durch dieses Gehäuse wird bereits bei der Herstellung eine gesonderte Gießform oder Gießkokille eingespart, weil das Gehäuse selbst die Gießform bildet.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the deflection block and the connecting piece (s) connected are enclosed by a common metallic housing which is cast with copper or copper alloy. This housing saves a separate casting mold or casting mold during manufacture, because the housing itself forms the casting mold.

Da das Gehäuse nach dem Gießen mit dem aus Kupfer oder Kupferlegierung gegossenen Körper verbunden bleibt, gibt es dem so gebildeten Verteilerblock eine wesentlich erhöhte mechanische Festigkeit. Daher können auch Verteilerblöcke in großen Abmessungen hergestellt werden, ohne daß deren mechanische Festigkeit ein Problem darstellt. Durch die erfindungsgemäße Verwendung eines gemeinsamen metallischen Gehäuses für den Umlenkblock bzw. Verteilerblock und den bzw. die angeschlossenen Anschlußstutzen wird es ermöglicht, Heißkanal-Umlenkeinrichtungen in allen gewünschten Größen, Gestaltungen und Abmessungen herzustellen.Since the housing remains connected to the body cast from copper or copper alloy after casting, the distributor block thus formed gives the mechanical block a substantially increased mechanical strength. Therefore, manifold blocks can also be manufactured in large dimensions without their mechanical strength being a problem. The inventive use of a common metallic housing for the deflection block or distributor block and the connected connection piece or connections makes it possible to produce hot runner deflection devices in all desired sizes, designs and dimensions.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend an Ausführungsbeispielen näher erläutert, die in der Zeichnung dargestellt sind. Es zeigt:

  • Fig. 1 eine Heißkanal-Umlenkeinrichtung für ein Spritzgießwerkzeug in der Ausführung mit einem zu einer einzigen Anspritzdüse führenden Umlenkblock in einem Schnitt,
  • Fig. 2 eine Heißkanal-Umlenkeinrichtung für Spritzgießwerkzeuge mit einem zu mehreren Anspritzdüsen führenden Verteilerblock, ebenfalls im Schnitt und
  • Fig. 3 in einem vergrößerten Schnitt Einzelheiten der Abdichtung im Bereich der Anspritzdüse.
The invention is explained in more detail below using exemplary embodiments which are illustrated in the drawing. It shows:
  • 1 shows a hot runner deflection device for an injection molding tool in the embodiment with a deflection block leading to a single injection nozzle in a section,
  • Fig. 2 shows a hot runner deflection device for injection molding tools with a manifold leading to several gating nozzles, also in section and
  • Fig. 3 in an enlarged section details of the seal in the region of the injection nozzle.

Fig. 1 zeigt in einem Teilschnitt eine Heißkanal-Umlenkeinrichtung für ein Spritzgießwerkzeug. Von einer zentralen Zufuhrstelle 1, vorzugsweise der Anschlußstelle eines Extruders, wird die Kunststoffschmelze über eine Düsenanlageplatte 2 durch einen Umlenkkanal 3 zu einer Anspritzdüse 4 geleitet, die in einer Bohrung 5a einer Düsenplatte 5b eingesetzt ist, die ein Teil des Spritzgießwerkzeugs bildet.Fig. 1 shows a partial section of a hot runner deflection device for an injection mold. From a central feed point 1, preferably the connection point of an extruder, the plastic melt is passed via a nozzle support plate 2 through a deflection channel 3 to a spray nozzle 4, which is inserted in a bore 5a of a nozzle plate 5b, which forms part of the injection mold.

Der Umlenkkanal 3 besteht aus einem Rohr 5 aus korrosionsfestem Metall, vorzugsweise Edelstahl. Ein balkenförmiger Umlenkblock 6 weist ein metallisches Gehäuse 7 auf, in dem das Rohr 5 verläuft. Am Ende des Umlenkblocks 6 ist ein Anschlußstutzen 8 angeschlossen, an dessen äußerem Ende sich die Anspritzdüse 4 befindet. Der Anschlußstutzen 8 ist ebenfalls von einem metallischen Gehäuse 9 umschlossen. Das aus dem beispielsweise trogförmigen Gehäuse 7 und dem angeschweißten zylindrischen Gehäuse 9 gebildete, gemeinsame Gehäuse, beispielsweise aus korrosionsfestem Stahl ist mit Kupfer oder Kupferlegierung 10 ausgegossen. In das Kuper bzw. die Kupferlegierung 10 sind Heizrohre 11 eingegossen, deren elektrische Anschlußleitungen zu einem Versorgungsanschluß 12 geführt sind. Ein in Fig. 1 nur angedeuteter Thermofühler 13 erfaßt die Temperatur im Umlenkblock 6 und liefert ein Signal an eine (nicht dargestellte) elektrische Steuereinrichtung, die die Beheizung des Umlenkblocks 6 mit dem angeschlossen Anschlußstutzen 8 so steuert, daß die erforderliche Temperatur konstantgehalten wird.The deflection channel 3 consists of a tube 5 made of corrosion-resistant metal, preferably stainless steel. A bar-shaped deflection block 6 has a metallic housing 7, in which the tube 5 runs. At the end of the deflection block 6, a connecting piece 8 is connected, at the outer end of which the injection nozzle 4 is located. The connecting piece 8 is also enclosed by a metallic housing 9. The common housing formed from the, for example, trough-shaped housing 7 and the welded-on cylindrical housing 9, for example made of corrosion-resistant steel, is cast with copper or copper alloy 10. Heating tubes 11 are in the copper or copper alloy 10 poured, the electrical connection lines are guided to a supply terminal 12. A temperature sensor 13 only indicated in FIG. 1 detects the temperature in the deflection block 6 and supplies a signal to an electrical control device (not shown) which controls the heating of the deflection block 6 with the connected connecting piece 8 in such a way that the required temperature is kept constant.

Das aus dem Gehäuse 7 und dem oder den angeschweißten zylindrischen Gehäusen 9 gebildete, gemeinsame Gehäuse bildet beim Herstellungsvorgang eine Gießform, in die das Kupfer oder die Kupferlegierung eingegossen wird. Danach dient das gemeinsame Gehäuse 7, 9 als tragende Schale, die dem Umlenkblock 6 (bzw. dem später noch beschriebenen Verteilerblock 6') in wesentlichem Maße seine mechanische Festigkeit gibt.The common housing formed from the housing 7 and the welded-on cylindrical housing 9 forms a casting mold during the manufacturing process, into which the copper or the copper alloy is poured. Thereafter, the common housing 7, 9 serves as a supporting shell, which gives the deflection block 6 (or the distributor block 6 'described later) to a substantial degree its mechanical strength.

Der balkenförmige Umlenkblock 6 wird über dem einstückig damit verbundenen Anschlußstutzen 8 durch eine Druckanlageplatte 14 an einer oberen Werkzeugplatte 15 abgestützt. Diese Druckanlageplatte 14 dient nur dazu, den beim Spritzgießvorgang auftretenden Druck aufzunehmen; jedoch ist keine Vorspannung erforderlich.The bar-shaped deflection block 6 is supported above the connection piece 8, which is integrally connected thereto, by a pressure system plate 14 on an upper tool plate 15. This pressure system plate 14 only serves to absorb the pressure occurring during the injection molding process; however, no preload is required.

Unter der zentralen Zufuhrstelle 1 ist eine Gegendruckplatte 16 angeordnet, über die sich der Umlenkblock 6 an der Werkzeugplatte 5 abstützt.A counter-pressure plate 16 is arranged under the central feed point 1, via which the deflection block 6 is supported on the tool plate 5.

Das in Fig. 2 dargestellte Ausführungsbeispiel unterscheidet sich von dem Ausführungsbeispiel nach Fig. 1 in erster Linie dadurch, daß der Umlenkblock als Verteilerblock 6' ausgeführt ist, an den mehrere damit einstückig vergossene Anschlußstutzen 8 angeschlossen sind, die jeweils zu einer Anspritzdüse 4 führen. Auch hierbei sind der Verteilerblock 6' und die angeschlossenen Anschlußstutzen 8 von einem gemeinsamen metallischen Gehäuse 7, 9 umschlossen, das mit Kupfer ode Kupferlegierung 10 ausgegossen ist und die Verteilerrohre 5 sowie die Heizrohre 11 aufnimmt.The exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 2 differs from the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1 primarily in that the deflection block is designed as a distributor block 6 'to which a plurality of connecting pieces 8 integrally cast therewith are connected are, which each lead to a spray nozzle 4. Here, too, the distributor block 6 'and the connected connecting pieces 8 are enclosed by a common metallic housing 7, 9, which is cast with copper or copper alloy 10 and accommodates the distributor pipes 5 and the heating pipes 11.

Ebenso wie bei dem vorher beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiel führen die Rohre 5 ununterbrochen von der zentralen Zufuhrstelle 1 zu den einzelnen Anspritzdüsen 4. Die aus dem Verteilerblock 6' und den Anschlußstutzen 8 bestehende Heißkanal-Umlenkeinrichtung bildet ein einstückiges Bauteil, das in das Spritzgießwerkzeug ohne zusätzliche Verschraubungen eingesetzt ist und sich dort nur über die Stützplatten 14 bzw. 16 abstützt. Diese Stützplatten 14 bzw. 16 sind vorzugsweise aus einem wenig wärmeleitenden Material, beispielsweise Titan oder Keramik hergestellt, um eine Wärmeübertragung zwischen dem Spritzgießwerkzeug und dem Umlenkblock 6 bzw. Verteilerblock 6' zu vermeiden.Just as in the previously described embodiment, the pipes 5 run continuously from the central feed point 1 to the individual injection nozzles 4. The hot runner deflection device consisting of the distributor block 6 'and the connecting piece 8 forms a one-piece component which is inserted into the injection mold without additional screw connections and is supported there only via the support plates 14 and 16, respectively. These support plates 14 and 16 are preferably made of a low heat-conducting material, for example titanium or ceramic, in order to avoid heat transfer between the injection molding tool and the deflection block 6 or distributor block 6 '.

Wie man besonders in Fig. 3 in Einzelheiten erkennt, ist jede der Anspritzdüsen 4 aus Fig. 2 mit einer sich quer zur Düsenachse erstreckenden Dichtscheibe 17 versehen. Die Anspritzdüse 4 erstreckt sich durch eine zentrale Bohrung 18 der Dichtscheibe 17. Auf diese Weise wird ein die Spitze der Anspritzdüse 4 umgebender Raum 19, der eine Isolierzone bildet, zur Bohrung 5 hin abgedichtet.As can be seen in particular in FIG. 3, each of the injection nozzles 4 from FIG. 2 is provided with a sealing disk 17 which extends transversely to the nozzle axis. The injection nozzle 4 extends through a central bore 18 of the sealing disk 17. In this way, a space 19 surrounding the tip of the injection nozzle 4, which forms an insulation zone, is sealed off from the bore 5.

Die Dichtscheibe 17 ist in einer die Anspritzdüse 4 umgebenden Dichtnut 20 verschiebbar, jedoch dichtend eingepaßt.The sealing disk 17 is displaceable in a sealing groove 20 surrounding the injection nozzle 4, but is fitted in a sealing manner.

Auf diese Weise wird das durch die Wärmedehnung des Verteilerblocks 6' entstehende Problem beherrscht. Bei einer Länge des Verteilerblocks 6' von beispielsweise 100 mm kann die in Längsrichtung auftretende, durch die Erwärmung bedingte Dehnung etwa 0,25 mm betragen. Dies bedeutet in der Praxis, daß ein Abbrechen der Anschlußstutzen 8 zu befürchten wäre, wenn die Anspritzdüsen 4 im Spritzgießwerkzeug fest eingesetzt wären. Durch die beschriebene Anordnung der Dichtscheibe 17 oder Dehnscheibe wird eine Beweglichkeit der Anspritzdüse 4 in der durch einen Pfeil 21 in Fig. 3 angedeuteten Dehnungsrichtung ermöglicht, so daß unzulässige Spannungen vermieden werden, die dazu führen könnten, daß die Anschlußstutzen 8 abbrechen. Die Dichtscheibe 17 dichtet die Isolierzone 19 ab, zentriert den Angußstutzen 8 und erlaubt ein seitliches Ausdehnungsspiel. Die in der Isolierzone 19 befindliche, erkaltete Kunststoffmasse ist bei Betriebstemperatur noch so elastisch, daß sie die Verschiebung der Anspritzdüse 4 infolge der Wärmedehnung im Verteilerblock 6' ohne Schwierigkeiten mitmacht.In this way, the problem arising from the thermal expansion of the distributor block 6 'is mastered. With a length of the distributor block 6 'of, for example, 100 mm, the elongation which occurs in the longitudinal direction and is caused by the heating can be approximately 0.25 mm. In practice, this means that there would be a fear of the connecting pieces 8 breaking off if the injection nozzles 4 were firmly inserted in the injection mold. The described arrangement of the sealing disk 17 or expansion disk allows the spray nozzle 4 to move in the direction of expansion indicated by an arrow 21 in FIG. 3, so that inadmissible tensions are avoided which could lead to the connecting pieces 8 breaking off. The sealing disk 17 seals the isolation zone 19, centers the sprue 8 and allows a lateral expansion play. The cooled plastic mass located in the insulation zone 19 is still so elastic at the operating temperature that it can withstand the displacement of the injection nozzle 4 as a result of the thermal expansion in the distributor block 6 '.

Die Passung zwischen der Dichtscheibe 17 und der sie aufnehmenden Dichtnut 20, d.h. die Passung zwischen der Dichtscheibe 17 und der Höhe der Dichtnut 20 wird vorzugsweise so gewählt, daß ein Spiel von etwa 0,02 bis 0,05 mm besteht. Die sich daraus ergebende Dichtspaltbreite ist einerseits ausreichend groß, um unter allen Betriebsbedingungen eine seitliche Verschiebung der Dichtscheibe 17 in der Dichtnut 20 zu ermöglichen; andererseits ist diese Spaltbreite gering genug, um das Eindringen von Kunststoffmasse zu verhindern.The fit between the sealing washer 17 and the sealing groove 20 receiving it, ie the fit between the sealing washer 17 and the height of the sealing groove 20 is preferably chosen so that there is a play of about 0.02 to 0.05 mm. The resulting sealing gap width is sufficiently large, on the one hand, to allow a lateral displacement of the sealing disk 17 in the sealing groove 20 under all operating conditions; on the other hand, this gap width is small enough to prevent the penetration of plastic mass.

Abweichend von dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel kann auch eine getrennte elektrische Beheizung des Umlenkblocks 6 bzw. Verteilerblocks 6' und der Anschlußstutzen 8 vorgesehen werden, wobei aber gleichwohl ein vollständiger Temperaturausgleich zwischen diesen Teilen durch die gemeinsame Gußausführung gewährleistet ist.In a departure from the exemplary embodiment shown, separate electrical heating of the deflection block 6 or distributor block 6 'and the connecting piece 8 can also be provided, but nevertheless a complete temperature compensation between these parts is ensured by the common cast design.

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  1. Hot channel alteration device for injection moulds, having a heated alteration block (6, 6') cast with copper or copper alloy, in which at least one alteration channel (3) leads from a supply point (1) for the molten plastics to at least one injection nozzle (4) which projects into an injector plate, the alteration channel (3) being formed by a pipe (5) embedded into the copper or the copper alloy, characterized in that the alteration block (6, 6') is cast in one piece with at least one connecting pipe (8), in each case carrying one injection nozzle (4), and that the embedded pipe (5) leads without interruption from the alteration block (6, 6') and through the connecting pipe (8) to the injection nozzle (4).
  2. Hot channel alteration device according to Claim 1, characterized in that, at the alteration block made as a distributor block (6'), several cast connecting pipes (8) are connected which each lead to an injection nozzle (4), and that the injection nozzles (4) each extend through a hole (18) in a sealing disc (17), which is fitted in a sealing groove (20) of an injector plate (6) or of the injection mould enclosing the injection nozzle (4) so that it can be slid, but in a sealed manner.
  3. Hot channel alteration device according to Claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the alteration block (6) or distributor block (6') and the connected connecting pipe or pipes (8) are enclosed by a common metallic casing (7, 9) which is poured out with copper or copper alloy (10).
  4. Hot channel alteration device according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that heating pipes (11) are cast into the copper or copper alloy (10).
  5. Hot channel alteration device according to Claim 4, characterized in that all heating pipes (11) of the alteration block (6 or 6') and of the connecting pipe or pipes (8) are led to a common supply connection (12).
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